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How to make a flip book:How to make a flip book:
Get three sheets of paperOverlap and fold (see example)Label each flapTop label is Social Studies methods /
your nameSee agenda for other labels
What topics have we covered?What topics have we covered?
Methods used?Methods used?
Social Studies Social Studies Active Learning Active Learning
StrategiesStrategies
Why Use Active Learning Why Use Active Learning Strategies?Strategies?
Improve recall of learning
Create a link between learning and body
movement (kinesthetic)
Utilize many modes and senses
Lots of content into a small amount of time
Vary in length and commitment
Support cross-curricular connections
Easily differentiated
Why Use Active Learning Why Use Active Learning Strategies?Strategies?
Develop higher-level thinking skills
Allow for interaction and immediate feedback
Require cooperative groups
Use multiple intelligences
Meet social studies standards
Develop literacy skills
Teaches through multiple perspectives
Types of activitiesTypes of activities
• Small group work• Presentations and debates• Journaling• Role playing• Learning Games• Field Experiences• Case Studies• Class Discussions• Simulations….more!
(Mc Keachie, 1994 and Silberman, 1996)
“simple tasks” ad hoc
exercises; little or no advanced planning;
e.g. “think-pair-share”
“minute paper”
“concept mapping”
“complex tasks”
longer duration,
carefully planned
and structured
Active learning typesActive learning types
Collaborative learning
carefully structured, group formation and
student roles important
Cooperative learning
a form of collaborative learning that has 5 specific criteria to maximize learning
Types of Student ResponsesTypes of Student Responses
Oral Group responses (choral)-students are looking at teacher-students are looking at their own text/paper
Oral Partner responses-management: look-lean-whisper-review content: tell-help-check-brainstorm: think-pair-share
Oral Individual responses-Have students share answers with partners, then call on a student.-Ask a question, give silence signal, provide think time, then call on a student.
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Types of ResponsesTypes of Responses con’tcon’t
Individual responses (written)-keep short-turn paper/put pencil down to indicate completion-graphic organizers
Physical responses-act out-hand signals/body movements-response cards
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Response Strategy:Response Strategy:Signal CardsSignal Cards
A good place to start is with red, green, and yellow cards which have universal meaning.
Students can signal: “Stop, I’m lost!” or “Slow down, I’m getting confused” or
“Full steam ahead!” One syllable, two syllables, three syllables Short vowel sound, long vowel sound
Students signal their responses to questions, “If you think it is a ___, signal 1.” “If you think…”
Variation: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Cooperative learning jigsawCooperative learning jigsaw
Choose a partnerYou and your partner choose an article
– 1, 2, or 3Read your article – record important
points or interesting informationGet in groups of 6 share your articleWrite notes in your flip book
Reflections from the field?Reflections from the field?